Sen. Kevin Parker

Primary S 4672

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the protection in the workplace act

Enacts the "protection in the workplace act"; provides that injuries to employees as a result of the commission of a sexual offense shall entitle such employee to all rights and benefits available pursuant to the workers' compensation law and, in addition, shall permit such employee to pursue any other remedies available at law or in equity; clarifies that workers' compensation should be exclusive remedy except when the employee suffers personal injury as a result of a sexual offense committed by a co-worker.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5070

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations

Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2983

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the justification for the use of force in a homicide by a peace officer or police officer

Relates to the justification for the use of force in a homicide by a peace officer or police officer.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4757

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for the review of criminal history information of prospective residents of nursing homes

Provides for the review of the criminal history information of prospective residents of nursing homes by the department of health to determine whether such prospective resident has a prior sex offense conviction or a recent completion of the sentence for a criminal conviction; requires in any such case information on such conviction shall be disclosed to the nursing home.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5039

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that an attorney licensed to practice law in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state

Provides that an attorney licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4747

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees

Requires the disclosure of bedbug infestation history for the previous year to prospective lessees; does not apply to cities with a population of one million or more; includes co-op sales and co-op and condo rentals in addition to other types of rentals.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4419

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the urban development corporation to evaluate the geographical coverage of programs overseen by the corporation

Authorizes the urban development corporation to evaluate the geographical coverage of programs overseen by the corporation and to work with not-for-profit corporations to supplement the technical assistance needs for communities.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5320

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto

Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4098

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a heightened review of new permits for the operation of certain electric generation facilities to ensure consistency with state public interest standards

Establishes a heightened review of new permits for the operation of certain electric generation facilities to ensure consistency with state public interest standards and consistency with the state's ability to meet targets and goals in the climate leadership and community protection act.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4063

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a product stewardship program for primary batteries

Relates to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track